Society for Ecological Restoration

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Chapter

Welcome fellow SERians! You have reached the official page of the UWSP Society for Ecological Restoration chapter. We are in the process of updating/creating our web page and will hopefully be complete one of these days! More project updates to come soon!

We are a relatively small, tight-knit, laid-back and hands-on student organization dedicated to promoting,
performing and learning more about ecological restoration both on and
off campus. We manage a plot in Schmeekle, create/restore Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, take field trips to and volunteer at local
restoration projects and non-profit organizations, work in the greenhouse, have educational meetings, sponsor speakers on
campus, practice techniques of ecological restoration and more!

We had a group of current and electee SER officers join us on an awesome adventure of volunteering, touring and fun-havin' to celebrate Earth Day weekend and excellent spring weather!

Saturday: Aldo Leopold Foundation work day of trail and native garden construction followed by a tour of the area which included the historic shack land where the inspiration for A Sand County Almanac occurred as well as their Center - some of the "greenest" building in the world! It just happened to be the anniversary of Aldo Leopold's passing as well.

--The Historic Shack

--View from the shack; in the background a historic prairie restoration- 2nd to that of the UW-Madison Arboretum.

--ALF Center, leading the way in sustainable design.

Then explored Devils Lake State Park to do some hiking/climbing to cap off an excellent day!

Sunday: International Crane Foundation. Volunteer brush moving then a tour of their crane facilities exhibiting all 15 of the world's crane species and extensive habitat resotration efforts!

--Female Whooping Crane. Such elegance!

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge! 03/31/2012:

Group of members spent the day learning about the NWR's restoration efforts for sand prairies, savannas and wetlands. Also, did a bit of seed cleaning and seeding!